Websites to Visit
American School Counselor Association (ASCA)
Our professional organization has put together a list of resources that can provide support to families and students. There are a variety of social/emotional topics included:
Common Questions with Answers:
http://www.ascaschoolcounselor.org/article_section.asp?edition=91§ion=145
How Can School Counselors Help:
http://www.schoolcounselor.org/content.asp?contentid=231
Books to Read
Bullying and Harassment
"Hey, Back Off!: Tips for Stopping Teen Harassment"
by Jennie Withers and Phyllis Hendrickson
Communicating and Understanding Your Teen
"The Five Love Languages of Teenagers"
by Gary D. Chapman
"When Things Get Crazy with Your Teen: The Why, the How, and What to do Now"
by Mike Bradley
"Hold On to Your Kids: Why Parents Need to Matter More Than Peers"
by Gordon Neufeld
Girls and Friendships
"Queen Bees and Wannabes: Helping Your Daughter Survive Cliques, Gossip, Boyfriends, and the New Realities of Girl World"
by Rosalind Wiseman
"Odd Girl Out: The Hidden Culture of Aggression in Girls"
by Rachel Simmons
"The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens: The Ultimate Teenage Success Guide"
by Sean Covey
Managing Stress and Anger
"Don't Sweat the Small Stuff For Teens: Simple Ways to Keep Your Cool in Stressful Times"
by Richard Carlson, Ph.D.
"The Anger Workbook for Teens: Activities to Help You Deal with Anger and Frustration (Instant Help)"
by Raychelle Cassada Lohmann MS LPC and Julia V. Taylor MA
"Healthy Anger: How to Help Children and Teens Manage Their Anger"
by Bernard Golden
"Parenting a Child Who Has Intense Emotions: Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills to Help Your Child Regulate Emotional"
by Pat Harvey ACSW LCSW-C and Jeanine Penzo LICSW
"The Mindful Child: How to Help Your Kid Manage Stress and Become Happier, Kinder, and More Compassionate"
by Susan Kaiser Greenland
Self Esteem and Body Image
"Raising Resilient Teenagers: A Parent's Guide to Teenage Self-Esteem & Resilience"
by Chris Hudson
"Overcoming Self-Esteem Problems in Teens and Pre-Teens: A Parent's Guide" (Dr. T's Living Well Series)
by Dr. Richard L. Travis
"Passions, Strengths & Self Esteem! Surviving Junior High" (A self help guide for teens, parents & teachers)
by Dr. Orly Katz
"Don't Give It Away! : A Workbook of Self-Awareness and Self-Affirmations for Young Women"
by Iyanla Vanzant
"The Parent's Guide to Eating Disorders: Supporting Self-Esteem, Healthy Eating, and Positive Body Image at Home"
by Marcia Herrin Ed.D. M.P.H. R.D. and Nancy Matsumoto
Successful Parenting Tools
"Top 20 Parents: Raising Happy, Responsible & Emotionally Healthy Children"
by Paul Bernabei, Sharon Kaniess, Elaine Rilley and Tom Cody
"Your Defiant Child, First Edition: Eight Steps to Better Behavior"
by Russell A. Barkley and Christine M. Benton
"Parenting With Love And Logic" (Updated and Expanded Edition)
by Foster Cline and Jim Fay
"How to Discipline Kids without Losing Their Love and Respect"
by Jim Fay
"Hey, Back Off!: Tips for Stopping Teen Harassment"
by Jennie Withers and Phyllis Hendrickson
Communicating and Understanding Your Teen
"The Five Love Languages of Teenagers"
by Gary D. Chapman
"When Things Get Crazy with Your Teen: The Why, the How, and What to do Now"
by Mike Bradley
"Hold On to Your Kids: Why Parents Need to Matter More Than Peers"
by Gordon Neufeld
Girls and Friendships
"Queen Bees and Wannabes: Helping Your Daughter Survive Cliques, Gossip, Boyfriends, and the New Realities of Girl World"
by Rosalind Wiseman
"Odd Girl Out: The Hidden Culture of Aggression in Girls"
by Rachel Simmons
"The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens: The Ultimate Teenage Success Guide"
by Sean Covey
Managing Stress and Anger
"Don't Sweat the Small Stuff For Teens: Simple Ways to Keep Your Cool in Stressful Times"
by Richard Carlson, Ph.D.
"The Anger Workbook for Teens: Activities to Help You Deal with Anger and Frustration (Instant Help)"
by Raychelle Cassada Lohmann MS LPC and Julia V. Taylor MA
"Healthy Anger: How to Help Children and Teens Manage Their Anger"
by Bernard Golden
"Parenting a Child Who Has Intense Emotions: Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills to Help Your Child Regulate Emotional"
by Pat Harvey ACSW LCSW-C and Jeanine Penzo LICSW
"The Mindful Child: How to Help Your Kid Manage Stress and Become Happier, Kinder, and More Compassionate"
by Susan Kaiser Greenland
Self Esteem and Body Image
"Raising Resilient Teenagers: A Parent's Guide to Teenage Self-Esteem & Resilience"
by Chris Hudson
"Overcoming Self-Esteem Problems in Teens and Pre-Teens: A Parent's Guide" (Dr. T's Living Well Series)
by Dr. Richard L. Travis
"Passions, Strengths & Self Esteem! Surviving Junior High" (A self help guide for teens, parents & teachers)
by Dr. Orly Katz
"Don't Give It Away! : A Workbook of Self-Awareness and Self-Affirmations for Young Women"
by Iyanla Vanzant
"The Parent's Guide to Eating Disorders: Supporting Self-Esteem, Healthy Eating, and Positive Body Image at Home"
by Marcia Herrin Ed.D. M.P.H. R.D. and Nancy Matsumoto
Successful Parenting Tools
"Top 20 Parents: Raising Happy, Responsible & Emotionally Healthy Children"
by Paul Bernabei, Sharon Kaniess, Elaine Rilley and Tom Cody
"Your Defiant Child, First Edition: Eight Steps to Better Behavior"
by Russell A. Barkley and Christine M. Benton
"Parenting With Love And Logic" (Updated and Expanded Edition)
by Foster Cline and Jim Fay
"How to Discipline Kids without Losing Their Love and Respect"
by Jim Fay